Crackers (Appetizers)
Savoritz Parmesan Cheese Crisps
21 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 56
Savoritz Parmesan Cheese Crisps scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 25 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 3.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better baked cheese crisps
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Whisps Parmesan Cheese Crisps Whisps Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Parmesan Cheese Crisps Whisps · 2.12 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Evan baked cheese crisps, Parmesan Member's Mark · 9.5 oz/269 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Parmesan Cheese Crisps Good & Gather · 2.12 oz/60 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Parmesan Cheese Crisps Raison D'Etre Bakery · 3 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Parmesan Cheese Crisps
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soybean oil minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 25 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 3.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 571 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 46.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 571 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 42.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 25 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 46.4 g |
| Salt | 3.1 g |
Serving: 28 Crackers (30 g)
Ingredients
- Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- vegetable oil (high oleic canola, high oleic sunflower, soybean oil with rosemary extract and ascorbic acid for freshness)
- cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract [color])
- salt
- paprika
- leavening (yeast, baking soda) (not recognized)
- color (paprika extract, turmeric extract, annatto extract) (not recognized)
- enzymes
Label text, as published
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic canola, high oleic sunflower and/or soybean oil with rosemary extract and ascorbic acid for freshness), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract [color]), salt, paprika, leavening (yeast, baking soda), color (paprika extract, turmeric extract, annatto extract), enzymes
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org